A fortunate Powerball lottery player from LaPorte wins big

If you live in LaPorte, check your lottery tickets. A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Family Express #46 in LaPorte.

The winning ticket matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball in Wednesday’s drawing. That jackpot was as estimated $331 million.

The ticket holder should ensure their ticket is in a secure place, consider meeting with a financial advisor and contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions.

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Aug. 26, is an estimated $345 million. As the buzz continues to build, residents in Monroe and Milford join in celebrating the extraordinary stroke of luck that has brought joy to one lucky individual.

Lottery officials encourage the winner to come forward, validate their ticket, and begin the process of claiming their substantial prize.